Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-05-19
In MEMORY OF GARFIELD
Ceremonies Of the dwelling of the
Bronze Statue in Washington.
The Proc ession, Line of March, Adj
dresses and Description of the Static,
THE GARFIELD STATUE.
1t is Unveiled-Pleasant Weather and Vast
Throng.

of the reunion of the Army of the Cum
berland was perfect specimen of Wash
1ngton spring weather. The streets at an
early hour were thronged with eager
crowds, which increased at noon by the
closing of the executive departments.
The music of brass bands was heard
In every quarter.
At the business meeting this morning
Of the society Col. Henry Stone, of Bos-
ton, was selected as orator, and Col VIM.
M Michael, of New York, as alternate for
the next reunion. Chicago was selected
as the place and Chicamauga week, in
September. 1888, as the time for holding
the next reunion. The present officers of
the society were re elected for the coming
year.
Promptly at 1:30 General Baird, the
chief marshal, gave the signal for march
ing, and
THE PROCESSION STARTED.
A platoon of mounted police led the
way, followed by General Baird and his
aides, who preceded the carriage in which
were seated Generals Sherman, Sheridan
and Rosecrans, three of the four living
commanders of the army of the Cumber-
land, General Buell., the remaining COM
mande, was unable to be present
Then followed the first division compos-
ed as follows: Band, battalion of third
artillery acting as the infantry Garfield
guard Of honor, the society of the army
of the Cumberland, marine band and
battalion of marines and detachment of
200 sailors from the o. S. steamer Galena
Second division; district militia, compos-
ed of Washington light infantry corps,
two union veteran corps, National rifles,
! Washington continental Emit guard,
Capital City guard, Burtler zouaves,
| Washington cadet corps, high school ca
diets and Corcoran cadets, Grand Army
of the Republic and civic societies, the
| whole division being under the COM
mand of Maj. Goodloe of the United
States marine corps.
The right of the procession moved up
H street to 18th, each organization wheel
ing into line as the left preceding com
pany passed. From 18th street the pro-
cession proceeded to Pennsylvania ave-
nue., down which it marched to 3rd street,
where the third division debouched and
| proceeded down 3rd street to Maryland
avenue, and halted on the avenue near the
monument. The second division contin-
ued on its course and took position on
! lst street at the north of the statue.
IN THE GRAND STAND,
near the statue, seats had been arranged
for fifteen hundred persons. A number
of these were occupied hours before
the procession arrived. The grand stand
was profusely draped with bunting and
the speakers stand was ornamented with
| palms and potted plants, while tattered
battle flags hung from its staff at either
corner. A pair of comfortable arm
chairs, placed in the center of the stand,
were reserved for President and Mrs.
| Cleveland. Places were also reserved
for the sculptor and other favored
guests. A large circle surround
ing the monument was kept cleared and
| the sidewalks were crowded with
spectators. Secretary Bayard and At
torney General Garland were seated
| to the left of Mrs. Cleveland. Members
of the supreme court, district judiciary,
court of claims and district commission
ers, representatives of the diplomatic
corps and the two sons of ex-President
Garfield occupied conspicuous seats near
the presidential chair. At one O'Clock
Generals Sherman, Sheridan and Rose
Grams and Governor Curtin arrived just
as the head of the procession made its
appearance. They were soon followed
by President Cleveland escorted by Secre-
| Il
Lamont, Postmaster General Villas and
Secretary Lamar. Mrs. Cleye-
land was accompanied by Mrs.
Folsom, Miss Bayard and Miss
WEIGH, just after 1 o'clock and took her
seat beside the presidents chair. Ex
Secretary Window and Ex-Attorney Gen
eraI MacVeagh of President Garfeld's
cabinet were among the guests present.
At 10 o'clock Marshal Wilson, taking
his place on the stand, said: attention,
ladies and gentlemen. The society Of
the Army of the Cumberland, with their
| distinguished guests, are assembled here
| to-day for the purpose of unwilling
statue of that eminent statesman and
| soldier, James A. Garfield"
After prayer, the Marine band struck
up "Hail to the Chief" and amid the
clapping of hands, the American flag en-
veloping the statue'dropped, and
| THE GREAT BRONZE IMAGE STOOD EXPOSED.
| There was a short lull in the
| proceedings while a battery of artillery
/ fired the national salute. Gen. Sheridan
then introduced the orator of the day,
Gen. Warren Keffer, who, on the part of
the monument committee, delivered an
| address transferring the statue to Gen.
| Sheridan. At its conclusion Gen. Sheri-
dan, in behalf of the society, transferred
the statue to the president in the follow
| ing words:
"MR. PRESIDENT This statue which
has been unveiled in your presence to-
day, was erected by the comrades
of General Garfield, belonging to the
| Army of the Cumberland. They recognize
his merits as a soldier, and wished to pay
him tribute to that merit and to his
worth. I have the honor, sirHpn behalf
of the society of the Army OF the Cnm-
berland, to ask you as the representative
of the American people, to accept the
statue from their hands as it was given
to me-
The president, who arose as Sheridan
began speaking, then began his address,
accepting the statue as the gift of the
nation.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
ssFellow citizens: In performance OF
the duty assigned to me on this occasion,
I hereby accept, on behalf of the people
of the United States, this completed and
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